Canberra: The Australian government has condemned campaigns across various cities opposing the increasing migration of Indians, saying this "brand of far-right activism grounded in racism and ethnocentrism" has no place in the country.

March for Australia rallies were held in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra, Adelaide, Perth, and Hobart, according to the group's website. The Anthony Albanese government opposed the events planned for the weekend, a government release said.

“All Australians, no matter their heritage, have the right to feel safe and welcome in our community,” the statement said.

Tony Burke, Minister for Home Affairs, said, “There is no place in our country for people who seek to divide and undermine our social cohesion. Nothing could be less Australian.”

Minister for Multicultural Affairs Anne Aly said, “Multiculturalism is an integral and valued part of our national identity. We stand with all Australians, no matter where they were born, against those who seek to divide us and intimidate migrant communities. We will not be intimidated.”

The March for Australia group's website claimed that “mass migration has torn at the bonds that held our communities together” and described the rallies as a stand for the people, culture, and nation that built Australia. The group also stated the marches aim to "demand an end to mass immigration," with flyers claiming, “More Indians in 5 years, than Greeks and Italians in 100.”

Murray Watt, Minister for Environment, told Sky News, “We absolutely condemn the March for Australia rally. It is not about increasing social harmony. We don't support rallies like this that spread hate and divide our community,” adding that the events were "organised and promoted" by neo-Nazi groups.